A major investigation has been launched after shots were fired in the south side of Glasgow during a late-night gun attack.

At around 12.05am this morning a gunman targeted a house in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire.

The window of the house on Dorian Drive was smashed, while the property was heavily damaged and laden with bullet holes.

Crime scene: Dorian Drive (Image: Google Maps)

Police were called to the scene shortly after and the street was sealed off.

Detective Sergeant Dougie Stevenson of Pollok Police Office said: "Fortunately the 49 year-old man who lives in the house, and his two daughters aged 20 and 25 years were uninjured.

“Police enquiries are at an early stage to establish a potential motive for this crime, however, a thorough investigation will be carried out into the circumstances, and to trace whoever is responsible.

“Local officers have been carrying out door to door enquiries and are gathering CCTV images from the local area to gather more information.

“Crimes of this nature are very rare, however I can understand the concerns that the public may have. I would like to reassure the local community that there are extra police patrols in the area, and anyone with concerns should speak to police.

“I would urge any witnesses to this crime, or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact police as soon as possible by contacting Pollok Police Office through 101. Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111.